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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1912
Page
5
Dr Reeder urges sunlit rooms and ventilation as health money, citing Edison and a Chicago doctor to show restraint in eating. He advises building to face sun, washing walls, and increasing fresh air, while trimming meals by about half to avoid health woes and excess costs.
Special to the Banner from Washington May 20 reports a May time breakfast organized by Democratic women in Raucher's banquet room. wives of national leaders gathered to celebrate Dolly Madison birthday and foster fellowship among spouses of prominent politicians. notable guests included wives of Grover Cleveland Bryan Parker Stevenson Wilson Harmon Polk and Marshall.
Special to the Banner records John M. Slaton courting Georgia voters ahead of any declared gubernatorial bid. He has not yet delivered an official political speech, but his invited talks have kept him in close contact with the public and aimed to imprint his keynote on the state.
Winterville Ga May 20 closing exercises of Winterville High School featured junior and senior class plays including Back to the Country Store Aunt Maggie's Will and Two Little Rebels. Prof Park of the University of Georgia lectured to graduates as diplomas were conferred by Dr W F Colle marking a successful school year.
Georgia gubernatorial candidate Mr Slaton outlines a platform focused on conservation and steady progress. He stresses education improvements, rural school support, higher teacher pay, health conservation, flood land redemption, road building, and better wages for workers to boost longevity and productivity.
Mrs Heury 8 Jackson of Atlanta is invited by Mrs John Hays Hammond to represent Georgia women in soliciting support for the Titanic Memorial to be erected in Washington. Funds are raised democratically with each woman contributing one dollar. The first gift came from Mrs Taft. Contributions should be sent to the Woman's Titanic Memorial Washington office for acknowledgment.
Atlanta Ga May 18 Hon Fer mor Barrett of Toccoa will announce for railroad commissioner. He plans to run against Paul B Trammell of Dalton, appointed by Gov Smith. Barrett has twice served in the legislature and is known statewide.
The National Association of Piano Merchants began its eleventh annual convention in Atlantic City New Jersey with attendees from across the country. The event runs three to four days, led by President R C Foster of Minneapolis First Vice President Otis Bigelow of Chicago Second Vice President O A Field of St Louis and Secretary A Putnam of Boston.
Salem Mass May 20 A special panel of 100 jurors reported for the Essex county court to hear the murder case arising from street riots during Lowell textile strikes. Joseph Caraso faces trial as principal while Joseph J Ettor and Giovannetti act as accessories in the fatal shooting of a woman.
A ten member delegation from the American Coffee Roasters' Traffic and Pure Food Association sails on the Vasaria to Brazil. They aim to foster cooperation between American and Brazilian coffee dealers as three quarters of U S coffee imports come from Brazil. The trip is in response to a Brazilian government invitation.
Raleigh May 20. A tablet commemorating the Mecklenburg declaration of independence was unveiled at the Capitol with exercises. The North Carolina Society of Colonial Dames presented the tablet. Chief Justice Walter Clark gave the principal address and Governor Witchin accepted it for the state.
The Canadian Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis held its annual convention in Toronto starting May 20 with many noted medical men and public health officials in attendance. The session continues tomorrow.
The Georgia railroad commission weighs its jurisdiction over Atlantic Coast Line bonds issued across six states without Georgia consent. Judge J K Hines provided a voluminous opinion last week and the commission will decide this week whether it has authority. A ruling of no jurisdiction ends the matter. if not, a lengthy legal fight could reach the U S Supreme Court.
Charlotte marks the Mecklenburg declaration anniversary with a week of events. The program includes an exhibition of manufactures, baseball games, parades, airplane flights, band concerts, and other entertainments expected to draw thousands to the city.
Sunday afternoon on Winter Ville road near Empire State Chemical Company a runaway driven by frightened horses tore apart a survey wagon. Mr and Mrs Walter G Cornett of Athens and Mr and Mrs Luther Smith of Atlanta were badly hurt. Mrs Cornett suffered severe flesh tearing to her foot. The babe escaped uninjured. Mr and Mrs Cornett and Mrs Smith received bruises and minor wounds. Mrs Cornett remains in bed under physician care.
The Texas Sportsmen's Association began its annual shooting tournament in Waco on May 21 with many well known golfers participating. President R. J. Jackson of Mexia and Secretary George Tucker of Brenham lead the organizing officials as the event runs through Wednesday and Thursday.
The Supreme Tribe of Ben-Hur headquarters in Crawfordville Indiana was dedicated May 21 with nearly 1,000 visiting members attending. Supreme Chief Royal H Gerard presided and former Congressman J Lewis of Goliverst spoke at the ceremonies.
Watkinsville Ga May 20 A farm tour by Hon J D Price draws Georgia voters from across the state to Farmington to discuss his bid for commissioner of agriculture. Judge Rufus R Burger praises Price’s model farm highlighting Duroc hogs Jersey cattle and a productive dairy system as proof of capable management and future state leadership.
Representatives from nearly every state gather at the Waldorf Astoria for the seventeenth annual convention of the National Association of Manufacturers. The opening sessions cover executive business and will in coming days address labor, currency reform, industrial relief, trade education, employers' ability, workmen's compensation, the eight hour bill, and the Clayton bill. Officers will be elected Wednesday. John Kirby Jr of Dayton Ohio does not seek reelection but may be pressed to serve again.
Atlanta May 20 Dr E L Worsham state entomologist will issue a bulletin warning Georgia planters about the boll weevil. He says it is a few months away from attacking Georgia crops and notes experiments with cotton varieties to resist disease and weevil damage while supporting the seed oil and cattle feed industries.
The Clarke superior court drew the juries for the October term listing many jurors by name. The two-week lists include first and second week jurors such as Jno H Patman Ed Sledge Wm Brock Robt L Bramblett and Wm Weatherly among numerous others.
Pulaski Street defeated Methodist Sunday School 14 to 8 at Herty Field yesterday. Spectators, many students, cheered as the Pulaski lineup featured P Hamilton, F Barrett, Q Cobb, L Harper, S Gallors, H Haghton, H Jackcom, M B G and others amid jumbled names. The bulletin notes the game drew local interest while listing players in a fragmented roster.
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